My Summary: On December 25, 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), or Webb, was launched from the European...
In the article, “Nothing to Lose” (Upfront, Smith, 2022 subscription required) I learned that the people in Iran have...
In the article “Jeffrey Dahmer, Crime Library” (Crime Museum), I learned more about the case of Jeffrey Dahmer and...
In the article, “Tokyo’s Teeny- Tiny Homes” (Upfront, Hayashi, 2022 subscription required) the amount of college students in Japan...
In the article, “Searching for U.F.O.s” (Upfront, 2022 subscription required) I learned that the government is taking sightings of...
In the article, “Can We End Extreme Poverty?” (Patricia Smith, Upfront, March 14, 2022 subscription required) I learned that so...
In the article “Should schools punish off-campus cyberbullying” (Upfront, PATCHIN, 2017 PDF) I learned that 53 percent of voters...
In the article, “Nothing to Lose, ” (Upfront, Smith, 2022 subscription required) I learned that many young Iranians are...
In the article, “Life Without DACA” (Upfront, Jordan, 2022 subscription required) I learned that DACA is for people who...
In the article, Ready to Be Spoon Fed?, (Upfront November 21, 2022) I learned that companies are now making...
In the article, “Balenciaga apologises for ads featuring bondage bears and child abuse papers” (The Guardian, 2022) I learned...
In the article, “Is the Death Penalty on the Way Out?” (Patricia Smith, November 21, 2022, Upfront, subscription required)...
In the article “Should Schools Give Summer Homework?” (Upfront, 2022 subscription required) two experts debate this specific question and...
In the article “A Climate Emergency” (Upfront, May 16, 2022 subscription needed) I learned that a major new report...
In the article, “Canelo Alvarez explodes against Lionel Messi and sends a real threat to the Argentinian” (elfutbolero, Hector...
In the article “Central Park Five” (History 2019), I learned about the five young black and Hispanic boys all...
https://www.npr.org/2022/06/25/1107626030/biden-signs-gun-safety-law https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-science-is-clear-gun-control-saves-lives/ A month after the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas and the racist mass shooting in Buffalo New...
In the article “Should Colleges Still Require the SAT/ACT?”(Upfront, Schaeffer, 2017 subscription required) I learned that standardized test scores...
In the article “Crimes of War” (Upfront, Patricia Smith, 2022 subscription required) I learned about the sad perspective of...
In the article, “Should plastic straws be banned?” (Upfront, May 13, 2019 subscription required), I learned that many people...
In the article, Four Dead in Ohio, (Upfront, Elder, 2020 subscription required), I learned that National Guard troops shot...
Alcohol is a substance that reduces the function of the brain, thinking, and making reasonable decisions. All these abilities...
In the article, “School Social Media Free Speech Case” (BTW, July 14, 2021) Discusses a Case that rose into...
In the article, “Can We Save Monarch Butterflies?” (Upfront, October 10, 2022 subscription required) I learned that monarch butterflies...
In the article “YOU DECIDE: Should Community College?” (BTW, Btwadmin, 2022) I learned about the challenges it may take...
In the article, “Are You Addicted to Your phone?” (Upfront, Bubar, 2018) many people, especially teens, are becoming more...
In the article, “Florida Begins Hurricane Ian Recovery” (BTW, btwadmin, 2022) I learned that the aftermath of hurricane Ian...
In the article, “Should Cashless Businesses Be Banned?” (Upfront, Martz, 2020, Subscription required), I learned that there has been...
In the article “How Plastic Is Trashing the Planet”(Upfront, Anastasia, 2019) I learned that plastic is valid, it can...
In the article “Should Daylight Savings Time Become Permanent” (BTW 2021) I learned that daylight savings started back in...
In the article, “CAREERS: Summer Job Edition”(BTW, 2019) I learned that you can look for summer jobs in many...
The article “Cars That Stop Drunk Driving?” in BTW, talks about Biden releasing a statement for automakers to release...
In the article, “Take Back Your Trash”(Upfront, 2021) I learned that in Thailand they are being more aware when...
In the article, “Driven to Distraction” (from upfront published on March 13, 2017) it explains that texting and driving...
The article, “Should Foreign Travelers who aren’t Vaccinated Against COVID-19 be Denied Entry to the United States?” talks about...
Jose is a 13 year old bilingual student from the Dominican Republic who is literate in both Spanish and...
Dear Colleague: Recently, I participated in a professional learning experience with LUTE Stem at Lehman College. In one of the courses this Summer,...
I am Bradly Rivera, a 23 year-old learner and mentor. I connect with many of the habit’s of mind...
As a literacy teacher and lover of all things related to literacy (especially as it relates to technology), the...
Born A Crime talks about the struggle Trevor went through and how he was different than everyone else, yet...
In the article, “A Century-Long Battle Over The Equal Rights Amendment” (BTW, 2021) I learned that the 1964 Civil...
This article regarding NFL coaches titled, “NFL to Hire More Diverse Coaches” states plenty of information individuals need to...
I discovered in the article “The Coming Break” that high school students should not be concerned about their final...
Amitai Bin-Nun favors the idea of driverless cars being a good idea in the essay “Are Driverless Cars A...
In the article, “The Rise of A.I.” (Upfront login required) I learned that we interact with A.I. regularly. A.I....
In the article it proves how one actor can make a difference. Troy Kotsur is the second deaf actor...
In the article, “Ukraine Asks for More Help and Biden Responds” I learned that Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky is...
This article, “Ukraine Asks for More Help and Biden Responds” explains the horrific events that are occurring in Ukraine...
In the article, “Crisis at the Pump ” (McGraw Hill) I learned that gas prices have been going up...
In the article, “Crisis at the Pump ” (McGraw Hill) I learned that gas prices have been going up...
This article talked about Biden’s trip to Europe next week, including meetings with NATO and the European Union. Biden...
This article talked about the demands of both sides in Ukraine-Russia negotiations. Russia demands a guarantee that Ukraine will...
America has given women the right to vote through the 19th Amendment, yet there are still many obstacles that...
At a young age exposing your child to screen can cause numerous harmful effects such as: behavioral, social, sleep,...
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Pioneer leader of the Civil Rights Movement and Educator February is Black History month; an annual celebration of African...
In the article, “School Social Media Free Speech Case”(BTW) I learned about Brandi Levy’s case that involved her first...
In the article, ¨Where did all the stuff go?¨(upfront, login required) I learned that within this year due to...
Recent tension between Russia and Ukraine has brought up past and present events surrounding the Russian government, as discussed...
In the article, ¨Should We Stop Changing the Clocks?” on Upfront (login required), we get two perspectives regarding daylight...
In the article, “Discrimination Against The LGBTQ+ Community” I was able to learn that many people who come out...
In the Article, “White Rhinos transported in historic flight”, I learned that white rhinos are an extremely endangered species....
From a video that I saw was, “What is Gerrymandering?” (Upfront Log in required), it explains of what the...
In the article, “YOU DECIDE: Civilian Space Travel” (McGraw Hill) there was a group of four civilians who had...
In the article, “Thanksgiving Turkeys and Traditions”, (McGraw Hill) I learned that Benjamin Franklin had proposed the turkey as...
In the article “COVID Vaccine Approved for Younger Children”(McGraw Hill) I learned that children under the age of 11...
In the article, “A Vaccine for Alzheimer’s?” (BTW) I learned that there is an upcoming vaccine for Alzheimer’s which...
Have we become too reliant upon our electronics? There are many different arguments that support this question and there...
In the article, “Stuff You Should Know: A Vaccine for Alzheimer’s?” (McGraw Hill) I learned that there is another...
Growing up is a big change in a child’s life because they have to get used to real-life situations...
I believe that uniforms should not be required at Judge. Students who attend Judge find that uniforms are an...
The war sacrificed countless lives and caused tremendous physical and mental trauma to the survivors. Many people know that...
Humans have been displaying animals for entertainment for thousands of years. Zoos are overall great for people; being up...
The American justice system is under threat from alt right trolls from across the internet. Many courtrooms have recently...
There is an epidemic running rampant throughout our country. This disease and crisis have claimed the lives of at...
I believe that Earth is becoming extremely overpopulated, and due to that, we will experience many issues in the...
In the article “You Decide: Civilian Space Travel” I learned that people are traveling to space. A CEO, a...
In the article, “First Native Americans Nominated To National Parks Service”(McGraw Hill), I learned that Chuck Sams is a...
In the article, “Voting By Phone” (McGraw Hill) I learned that many Americans believe that they should be able...
In the article “ Safety Precautions During Halloween” I learned that it’s important for children to wear masks as...
In the article, “Stuff You Should Know: COVID Vaccine Approved For Younger Children”(McGraw Hill) I learned that as of...
In the article, “The Teal Pumpkin Project” (BTW) I learned that food allergies are a real thing, affecting one...
The article “Saudi Arabia builds unusual amusement park” discussed how a 150,000-square-foot oil rig in Saudi Arabia is being...
Everyone dreams of being an Astronaut, and now it’s even more of a possibility to be one more than...
In the article, “Raising the Minimum Wage” I learned that there are many different point of views on whether...
Taking initiative can be beneficial towards your team but especially in school. Many students need to learn how to...
In the article, “YOU DECIDE: School Social Media Free Speech Case” (BTWl) I learned that there is a limit...
In the article, “Georgia Man Spends COVID Relief Money on Pokémon Card” (McGraw Hill), Vinath Oudomsine decided that he would...
An October issue from btw discusses the recent laws four states made to promote Asian American and Pacific Islander...
In the article, “Hispanic Heritage Month: Frank Torres” I learned how Frank Torres followed his father’s footsteps and served...
In the article, “AAPI History Required in Illinois Schools” I learned that a governor signed a bill that requires...
In the article, “Feeding the Community” I learned that a group of high school students from Texas work in...
In the article, “COVID Trick-or-Treating Safety” (McGraw-Hill) I learned about the safe ways to go trick or treating during...
You have probably already heard of Monopoly the game with the old man in the front and the fake...
In the article, “Coral Reefs Show Damage From Climate Change” (McGraw Hill) I learned that Coral reefs protect coastlines from...
In the article “Raising the minimum wage” (McGraw Hill) I learned that there is pro and cons to raising...
In the article, “College Athletes: To Pay or Not To Pay” (McGraw Hill), I learned a lot more in...
In the article “CAREERS: Veterinarian” I learned that a veterinarian is an animal doctor. Their job is to prevent...
In the article, “Coral Reefs Show Damage From Climate Change” I learned that Coral reefs are important for many...
In the article, “College Athletes: To Pay or Not to Pay” I learned that there is a debate whether...
In the Article “College Athletes: To Pay or Not to Pay?” I learned that there has been a debate...
In the article, “New Plan(t) to Fight Climate Change” (BTW). I learned that the new plant would cost an...
In the article ¨Careers: Care Resource Coordinator¨ I learned that these professionals are the ones who help people infected...
In the article “The Limits of Student Speech” I learned that schools want to limit what students have to...
In the article, “YOU DECIDE: Civilian Space Travel”, (Mcgraw Hill), I learned that just two months ago, an aerospace...
In the article “Raising the Minimum Wage”(BTW), I learned that government officials are considering raising the minimum wage. Currently,...
In the article “Hispanic Heritage Month” (btw) I learned that Hispanic heritage month is from September 15 to October...
In the article, “New National Museum of African Music Opens in Nashville” (BTW) I learned that in Nashville Tennessee...
In the article, “YOU DECIDE School Social Media Free Speech Case” (McGraw Hill) I learned that if schools should...
In the article “YOU DECIDE: Raising the Minimum Wage” (McGraw Hill) I learned that the minimum wage is $7.25...
In the article “College Athletes: To Pay or Not to pay” (McGraw Hill) I learned that colleges are now...
A person undergoes many thoughts about themselves based on society’s so-called ‘standards.’ It is said that men have to...
In the article, “France Bans Plastic Packaging” (McGraw Hill), France will start to use either reusable or recyclable materials...
Over the past two years countless lives have been changed since the upbringing of the horrific virus, Covid-19. This...
In the article, “Civilian Space Travel” (McGraw Hill), I learned that in September 2021 four people, a CEO, a...
In the article, “California School Vaccination Requirement” (BTW), I learned that California is taking further precautions against covid- 19...
In the 11th century up until the 17th century there was a mass hysteria pertaining to witches and witch...
In the article, “College Athletes to pay or not to pay”, it explains that football players should start getting...
In school students are required to take at least three years of history and usually in those classes it...
Science evolves to help provide better opportunities, yet in order to make these advancements science sometimes takes it too...
Ever since humans are little kids, everyone always tries to fit into a group. While growing up, people search...
Nearly everyday, celebrities appear in the news, whether it be to bring them down or hype them up, but...
Throughout many years, the overall control of any government level has been increasing more and more. Because of this,...
We separate everything about ourselves into two categories, nature vs. nurture. The debate over nature vs. nurture focuses on...
Social media is a part of most teenagers’ everyday life. With having a social media platform comes the possibility...
In a society with various people, intelligence is based on nature because, research has proven that “a person’s IQ...
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on every person – nationwide. However, this toll is different for everyone....
All around the world, people have different perceptions of eyesight. Some people have it worse than others. This could...
Psychopaths can be both born and created. Chemicals in the brain can be unbalanced from birth and can be...
Loss of Innocence is a concept that is commonly misunderstood. It is not merely just a physical change but...
The nature of genetics and nurture of daily environments shape people into who they are in their lives. Human...
Take a minute to stop scrolling, liking and posting on social media. Just be present. This is something society...
Tattoos are fun, new, and exhilarating for an 18 year old, but with older age tattoos may not be...
All over tropical vacation spots, redheads are applying their one hundred sunblock, though this is true, scientists have researched...
Moral development has changed the way that people have interpreted certain things. An example of this development would be...
In recent years, tech companies that run popular social media platforms have found ways to manipulate and control what...
In the article, “YOU DECIDE Civilian Space Travel” (BTW) I learned that space travel is becoming more commercialized than...
In the article, “Where are the people?” (The New York Times, Upfront) I learned about the decrease in world...
Eight teenagers had gone to a restaurant and were given a menu of 50 different items to choose from...
I chose this book for two very different reasons. One, because I was curious about what the title meant:...
62 years ago, in January of 1959 nine hikers ventured into the Russian mountains for a ski trip but...
In the article, “Feeding the Community” (upfront) I learned that a school in Sanger, Texas has found a way...
In the article, “States Attempt New Voting Rights Laws” (McGraw Hill) I learned that to be eligible to vote,...
In the article “Hispanic Heritage Month” (btw) I learned that Hispanic heritage month is from september 15 to october...
In the article, “Children’s Hospitals in Crisis” (McGrill) it’s informing people that COVID didn’t just affect adults, business, schools,...
Humankind is inherently corrupt as one can interpret as a witness of this world’s wicked society containing people that...
The article “Children Hospitals in Crisis” ( Mcgraw hill) I learned that children hospitals are asking President Biden for...
A scary yet vague question, I know, but is there a specific time in which we suspect the world...
Before researching this, I was expecting more of a concise, to the point answer. But that is not the...
We need to find the force to fight ourselves when we say ” I can’t do it”. Persisting is...
Invisible Man by Ralph Ellision is a book that I particularly like because it shows social discrimination, racism, looking...
The second chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K Rowling might leave a reader feeling excited...
There is a person that’s mimicking Simon Keller. Simon Keller made an app where he would tell everyone in...
Quentin and Margo used to be really close best friends, one day when they were younger they were on...
The Glass Menagerie play started with Tom’s narration. For what he described at the beginning of the play they lived...
As I understand it, this play is about The events of the play are framed by the memory of...
The first and second scenes from “The Glass Menagerie,” by Tennessee Williams (1944) might leave a reader feeling doubts...